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Friday, January 6, 2012

In Times of Turmoil the Christian Knows.....

In
Times of Turmoil the Christian Knows.......

We are living in religious, social, political, and probably personal turmoil.Fortunately, Isaiah 26:3 gives us these
comforting words; ‘Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on
thee: because he trusteth in thee.

Here
are some things that the Christian whose ‘mind is fixed’, who ‘stays the
course’, or ‘who perseveres’inkeeping their thoughts stayed on the Lord
knows:

I
know my redeemer liveth.Job 19:25

What
would be the point of trusting in the ideology of a dead philosopher?The Redeemer of the Christian lives
eternally.He has power of death for
Himself and for those who believe in Him.

I
know Jesus is the Christ.John 4:42

Christians
need look no further for their salvation.

I
know all things work together for good to them that love the Lord and are
called according to his purpose.Romans
8:28

How
hard it is to see this with our eyes when facing turmoil.Matthew Henry explains it this way.

‘That is good for the saints which does their souls good.
Every providence tends to the spiritual good of those that love God; in
breaking them off from sin, bringing them nearer to God, weaning them from the
world, and fitting them for heaven.’

The good may not be that the event itself works out for good,
although it often does.There will
always be good in events that draw us closer to the God of our Salvation.

I
know that if our earthly house is dissolved, we have an eternal home with
God.

2
Corinthians 5:1

Based
on God’s abilities, we have a secure future in heaven.We will have health for eternity.We can lay up treasures now for that bright
future.

I
know whom I have believed and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I
have committed unto him against that day.2 Timothy 1:12b

God
Almighty who created all things is able to keep and sustain all things.

I
know believers are sons of God.When He
appears we shall be like Him.1 John 3:2

Christians
have been adopted by the King of all kings.

We
have passed from death to life because we love the brethren.1 John 3:14God gives His children love for the brethren.Like God’s love, it is unconditional.(This does not mean we approve of or accept
immoral behavior.It means we love the
brethren regardless.Of course, how much
easier it is to love those who are of like mind and are in fellowship with
God.)

In
facing the turmoil or storms of life, first consider the things that you do
know regarding the character of God and His care for His children.Then obey Philippians 4:8 which says,
‘Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest,
whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are
lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if
there be any praise, think on these things.

This will help you to keep your thoughts and
actions in harmony with each other.

This
will help you have perfect peace in your own heart.

Your
life may encourage non-believers to reflect on how it is that you have peace in
the turmoil of our times.